JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Investor Services Corporation 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Re: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 10.01 of the...Transfer Agency and Service Agreement • February 27th, 1997 • Hancock John Strategic Series
MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENTMaster Custodian Agreement • August 27th, 2001 • Hancock John Strategic Series • Massachusetts
Selling Agreement [JOHN HANCOCK LOGO] John Hancock Funds, Inc. Boston Massachusetts 02199-7603 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199-7603 Selling Agreement John Hancock Funds, Inc. ("the Distributor" or "Distributor," "we" or...Selling Agreement • September 27th, 1999 • Hancock John Strategic Series • Massachusetts
JOHN HANCOCK SOVEREIGN U.S. GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND (a series of John Hancock Strategic Series) 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 August 30, 1996 John Hancock Advisers, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 Investment...Investment Management Contract • February 27th, 1997 • Hancock John Strategic Series • Massachusetts
Master Custodian AgreementMaster Custodian Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement • June 25th, 2001 • Hancock John Strategic Series
JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTSubadvisory Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
AGREEMENT made this 26th day of June, 2019, between John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”), and Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Subadviser”). In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John...Distribution Agreement • June 25th, 2001 • Hancock John Strategic Series
John Hancock Advisers, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210Expense Limitation Agreement • September 26th, 2012 • John Hancock Strategic Series
* At the March 4-7, 2012 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Trusts, the Adviser notified the Board of, and the Board approved, the extension of the expiration date (to September 30, 2013) of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangement for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class R6 shares of Bond Fund, effective upon the current expiration date of September 30, 2012. With respect to Class R2 shares, the Adviser notified the Board of, and the Board ratified, the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangement for Class R2 shares of Bond Fund with an expiration date of September 30, 2013, effective as of March 1, 2012.
AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENTService Agreement • January 26th, 2015 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
This Transfer Agency and Service Agreement is made as of the 26th day of June, 2019 by and between each investment company identified on Exhibit A attached hereto (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”), each a Massachusetts business trust having its principal office and place of business at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210 and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”), a Delaware corporation having its principal office and place of business at 380 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 (“JHSS”).
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADVISORY AGREEMENTAdvisory Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement dated June 30, 2020, between John Hancock Strategic Series, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), and John Hancock Investment Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JHIM” or the “Adviser”). In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENTService Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
Boston, MA 02210 Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation NoticeExpense Limitation Agreement • July 29th, 2011 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Advisory Agreements entered into by and between John Hancock Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • February 28th, 2012 • John Hancock Strategic Series • Massachusetts
This Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement is made as of the 1st day of July, 2011 by and between each investment company identified on Exhibit A attached hereto (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”), each a Massachusetts business trust having its principal office and place of business at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210 and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”), a Delaware corporation having its principal office and place of business at 380 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 (“JHSS”) and amends and restates the Transfer Agency and Service Agreements dated June 1, 2007, as amended between the parties.
JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES ADVISORY AGREEMENTAdvisory Agreement • September 25th, 2009 • Hancock John Strategic Series • Massachusetts
Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, between John Hancock Strategic Series, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JHA” or the “Adviser”). In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation NoticeExpense Limitation Agreement • September 28th, 2017 • John Hancock Strategic Series
The Adviser contractually agrees to waive advisory fees or, if necessary, reimburse expenses or make payment to a specific class of shares of the Fund (up to the amount of the expenses relating solely to such class of shares), in an amount equal to the amount by which the Expenses of such class of shares exceed the Expense Limit for such class set forth in the table below. The current expense limitation agreements expire on the dates specified, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the Fund and the Adviser based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTDistribution Agreement • September 25th, 2020 • John Hancock Strategic Series
This Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement (“Agreement”) dated June 30, 2020, shall be entered into by and between John Hancock Strategic Series (the “Trust”) and John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”).
SERVICE AGREEMENTService Agreement • September 25th, 2009 • Hancock John Strategic Series • Massachusetts
FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENTFund of Funds Investment Agreement • September 23rd, 2022 • John Hancock Strategic Series
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of January 19, 2022, between the Acquiring Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), and the Acquired Fund (the “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Fund, the “Funds”), listed on Schedule A.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JOHN HANCOCK FUNDSTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • September 25th, 2014 • John Hancock Strategic Series
This Amendment dated as of October 1, 2013 is made to the Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Services Agreement dated July 1, 2013 (the “Agreement”) by and between each investment company identified on Exhibit A of the Agreement (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”).
Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation NoticeExpense Limitation Agreement • September 27th, 2016 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Advisory Agreements approved by the Board or entered into by and between John Hancock Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse ExpensesAgreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses • January 26th, 2015 • John Hancock Strategic Series
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the “Advisers”), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the “John Hancock Funds”), hereby notify you as follows:
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • September 25th, 2014 • John Hancock Strategic Series
AMENDMENT made as of the 18th day of December, 2013 is made to the Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Services Agreement dated July 1, 2013, as amended (the “Agreement”), by and between each investment company identified on Exhibit A of the Agreement (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”).
June 26, 2013 To the Trustees of John Hancock Funds Boston, MA 02210 Re: Rule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter AgreementRule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter Agreement • September 26th, 2013 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Distribution Plans entered into by and between John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Distributor”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
Re: Rule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter AgreementRule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter Agreement • September 25th, 2014 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Distribution Plans entered into by and between John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Distributor”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation NoticeExpense Limitation Agreement • September 23rd, 2022 • John Hancock Strategic Series
The Adviser contractually agrees to waive advisory fees or, if necessary, reimburse expenses or make payment to a specific class of shares of the Fund (up to the amount of the expenses relating solely to such class of shares), in an amount equal to the amount by which the Expenses of such class of shares exceed the Expense Limit for such class set forth in the table below. The current expense limitation agreements expire on the dates specified, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the Fund and the Adviser based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 8, 2005 The Accounting and Legal Services Agreement dated January 1, 1996, as amended July 1, 2004, between the John Hancock Funds listed on Schedule A ("Funds") and John Hancock Advisers,...Accounting and Legal Services Agreement • September 27th, 2006 • Hancock John Strategic Series
June 25, 2014 To the Trustees of John Hancock Funds Boston, MA 02210 Re: Rule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter AgreementRule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter Agreement • January 26th, 2015 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Distribution Plans entered into by and between John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Distributor”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation Notice With reference to each of the Advisory Agreements approved by the Board or entered into by and between John Hancock Advisers, LLC (the...Expense Limitation Agreement • September 26th, 2019 • John Hancock Strategic Series
Re: Expense Limitation Letter Agreement and Voluntary Expense Limitation NoticeExpense Limitation Agreement • September 25th, 2015 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Advisory Agreements approved by the Board or entered into by and between John Hancock Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
December 15, 2023 State Street Bank and Trust Company Channel Center One Iron Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Attention: Mark Branigan Re: Appendix A to Master Custodian Agreement dated September 10, 2008 for JH Funds, and JH Funds III, JH ETF Dear...Master Custodian Agreement • September 26th, 2024 • John Hancock Strategic Series
In accordance with the Master Custodian Agreement dated as of September 10, 2008 (the “Agreement”) by and among each management investment company identified on Appendix A thereto and State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trusts hereby requests that your bank act as Custodian for the aforementioned new series. In addition to the foregoing, Appendix A to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated as set forth on Appendix A attached hereto.
John Hancock Funds, LLCRule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter Agreement • September 25th, 2015 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Distribution Plans entered into by and between John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Distributor”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JOHN HANCOCK FUNDSTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • August 30th, 2011 • John Hancock Strategic Series
This Amendment dated as of July 1, 2010 is made to the Transfer Agency and Services Agreement dated June 1, 2007, as amended (the “Agreement”) by and between each investment company advised by John Hancock Advisers, Inc. and identified on Exhibit A of the Agreement (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”).
John Hancock Funds, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210-2805Rule 12b-1 Fee Waiver Letter Agreement • September 26th, 2012 • John Hancock Strategic Series
With reference to each of the Distribution Plans entered into by and between John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Distributor”) and each of the trusts listed in Appendix A to this letter (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of each of their respective series listed in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
